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Sunderland Theatre Company

Also known as: Sunderland Amateur Operatic Society, S.a.o.s

The object of the society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts to further development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts (to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine).

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Activities & Mission

The object of the society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts to further development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts (to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine).

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£42,419
Latest Expenditure
£26,220

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 61.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 61.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£42,419
£26,2200 / 0
2024
£24,339
£20,8340 / 0
2023
£15,594
£15,4320 / 10
2022
£15,668
£17,1270 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sunderland Theatre Company

What does Sunderland Theatre Company do?

The object of the society is to educate the public in the dramatic and operatic arts to further development of the public appreciation and taste in the said arts (to assist and further such charitable institutions and charitable purposes as the committee shall from time to time determine).

How much income did Sunderland Theatre Company report in 2025?

Sunderland Theatre Company reported total income of £42k and reported expenditure of £26k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sunderland Theatre Company registered as a charity?

Sunderland Theatre Company was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 July 2002 as charity number 1092896. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Sunderland Theatre Company?

Sunderland Theatre Company is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mathew William Clarke. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sunderland Theatre Company operate?

Sunderland Theatre Company operates in Sunderland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sunderland Theatre Company a registered charity?

Yes — Sunderland Theatre Company is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1092896.

Details

Address
4 COTSWOLD ROAD
SUNDERLAND
SR5 3LG
Registration Date
10 July 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3988287
Charity Number
1092896

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Trustees

Mathew William Clarke Chair
Antoinette Margaret Cockayne
BRIAN THOMAS WALDOCK-LEACH
CARA BARELLA
Chantelle Taggart
Helen Jennifer Smurthwaite
Jason Waldock-Leach
JENNIFER LOUISE ELLIOTT-FARROW
Kristan Mark Bailey
Lisa Smith
Rebecca Crackett

Also Known As

  • Sunderland Amateur Operatic Society
  • S.a.o.s

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30 July 2026
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